Soar on the Shore – Algoma, WI

Save the date so you can join us for the 11th annual Soar on the Shore kite flying event organized by the Friends of Crescent Beach and the Algoma Area Chamber of Commerce.

This free, family-fun event is not to be missed!

DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
TIME: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
PLACE: CRESCENT BEACH IN ALGOMA, WI

Crescent Beach in Algoma, WI is the place to be Saturday, August 16, 2025! Official event hours are 11 AM – 3 PM, but feel free to set up your spot beforehand for prime enjoyment.

Soar on the Shore Kite & Beach Festival Algoma, WI August 19, 2023

Stay tuned for the 2025 details. In the meantime, 2024’s event was full of great fun!

Art Beet – Rock Painting
DNR Boat on Display
Algoma Fire Truck on Display
Mischief and Magic – Face Painting and Balloon Twisting
Former Maritime Museum Director Bob Desh will shoot a cannon at 11:30 AM
Sidewalk Chalk Art by Artist Ross Knipfer
Kids Fun – Plein Air Easels – Beach Toys – Public Fly Zone, Kite Spinner Area on Beach
Peninsula Reptile House with live reptiles to watch and touch
Algoma Book Corner Coupon Giveaway

Library QR Scavenger Hunt
Library Boardwalk Story
10th Anniversary Rocks Mosaic
Abilitees – Tee Shirt Slingshot
Candy blasters – Time TBD based on wind and weather. Planning to blast throughout the day.
Glacierland – Invasive Education in our Great Lakes and other waters
Discover Green Bay – Learn about fun in the Green Bay Area
Sunscreen Samples from Forefront Dermatology Sturgeon Bay

Friday Night LED Kites: In 2023, the kiters treated us to a special LED night kite fly. The decision to put up LED kites belongs 100% to the kiters and there will be no advance notice if they will again this year. Their decisions are based on wind speeds and weather, as these kites are highly specialized. So, if they are up, they are up! We do recommend planning a drive by in Algoma Friday night, Auguat 16, 2024, after sunset just in case!

Help celebrate Soar on the Shore’s 10th anniversary! Bring painted rocks and help design a piece of art on the beach!

Food concessions provided by:

Smokin’ Tom’s Team BBQ will be selling pulled pork (smoked 12-16 hours) sandwiches, homemade creamy mac and cheese, and Oreo balls. Homemade sauces include Kansas City-style sweet, sweet and spicy, and Carolina style mustard vinegar.
Algoma Lions – WI will sell their famous hamburgers, brat patties, hamburger/brat combo, chips, nachos and cheese.
Algoma School DIstrict DI (Destination Imagination) will sell their famous boiled sweet corn.
Catholic Order of Foresters will be offering hot dogs, mac and cheese, popcorn, watermelon cups, and lemonade.
Grab a cool treat from Sweet Escapes Ice Cream Truck.

Parking
Parking for the festival is available on all city streets. Handicap parking is designated with signage on Second Street by Legion Park. A Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zone for temporary loading/unloading of vehicles will be available at the corner of Fremont Street and Lake/Second Street. Please look for the cones and the volunteer for assistance.

Download this handy Soar on the Shore map!